The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) vs. VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 17)
€ 30,700
€ 25,000
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.4 inches shorter, 3.3 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.4
71.7
81.9
68.3 in
Width
71.7 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
48.4 in
Height
55.4 in
90.9
154.1
101.4
167.6
154.1 in
Length
167.6 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
2366 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
16.16 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
ND
Generation
13
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
123 hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.07 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
44 mpg
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
405 mi
Range
633 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
633 mi
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
VW Scirocco 1.4 TSI BMT
2
Doors
3
2
No. of Seats
4
511 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
